The bill would be welcomed news for James Uhl, a disabled vet working part time hours for minimum wage.

“That would just help with the food costs, the medical costs, and prescription costs. Those are what really get us,” said Uhl.

Not everyone is on board.

In a statement to Channel 13 News, Senator Chuck Grassley said “I’ve always considered minimum wage increase proposals in the past, but even democratic leadership in the senate has recognized we need to be focused on new job creation before adding cost burdens on small businesses.”

Small business owners like Isa O’Hara who owns Green Grounds Café say they can’t afford to pay their employees more.